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https://www.acacamps.org/resources/aca-national-mentorship-program
ACA National Mentorship ProgramNow in its second year, the ACA National Mentorship Program pairs a small group of mentees with a seasoned camp professional mentor for monthly virtual group discussions and professional support....
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/empowering-camp-conversations-mastering-difficult-dialogues
Empowering Camp Conversations: Mastering "Difficult" DialoguesOverview: Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your summer camp staff with the vital skills needed to handle difficult interactions with confidence! This recorded webinar is now available for...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning/recorded-webinar/camp-culture-or-cultural-appropriation-identifying-indigenous-erasure
Camp Culture or Cultural Appropriation? Identifying Indigenous Erasure and Stereotypes to Reduce HarmOverview: In this enlightening recorded webinar, Dr. Cheryl Ellenwood explores the damaging effects of cultural appropriation within camps and organizations. Gain insights into...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/online-learning
Online LearningACA's online professional development offerings and services provide self-directed and learning experiences designed for youth development professionals working in camps, afterschool programs,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/caring-whole-human-making-employment-your-camp-accessible-sustainable
Caring for the Whole Human: Making Employment at Your Camp Accessible and SustainableIt’s amazing how one conversation can lead to a path that opens so many doors. The conversation I had with Jordyn Roark of SchoolHouse Connection in...
https://www.acacamps.org/about/diversity-equity-inclusion-camp
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CampAt the American Camp Association, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of a thriving camp experience.
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/staffing-summit-2024-one-way-out
Staffing Summit 2024: One Way Out Is InSince the inception of the Staffing Summit in 2021, an...
https://www.acacamps.org/events-education/event/bipoc-affinity-group-conversations
BIPOC Affinity Group ConversationsThe BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who identify as Black,...
https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-camp-magic-gender-affirming-practices-welcome-all-youth
Creating Camp Magic: Gender-Affirming Practices to Welcome All YouthOur friends at Camp Fire share how the choices camp professionals make to create a sense of belonging for campers who are disconnected or afraid can help campers experience their first taste of camp...
https://www.acacamps.org/article/camping-magazine/respectful-approaches-indigenous-culture-competency-camp
Respectful Approaches — Indigenous Culture Competency and CampJuly 2015. Camp was in full swing with little time to devote to the Internet, but the news feed picked up an item that caught my attention. It was an article published by the national news outlet...